Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigation
Summary
Police have arrested dozens of people suspected of carrying out romance scams in the UK and Nigeria. A special fraud team uncovered networks that trick victims into sending money, and 31 people have been arrested as part of Operation Seraphim.Key Facts
- Dozens of suspected romance scammers were arrested in the UK and Nigeria.
- Operation Seraphim led to 31 arrests in Europe and Africa.
- Police seized items including two Rolex watches and £3,000 in cash from one suspect.
- Scammers build fake romantic relationships to gain victims' trust and then ask for money.
- Kirsty Guest lost more than £80,000 after being scammed by a man posing as "Patrick."
- The Cyber Defence Alliance, funded by 11 major banks, leads investigations into financial fraud.
- Investigators use bank data patterns and software to track scammers online.
- The fraud squad works with police and international partners to disrupt organized crime networks.
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